Jackson Middle School A Specialty School for Math and Science

To review the entire Nature of Science Unit's content, click HERE -  Nature of Science Quizlet

 

 

• I can follow all science safety procedures.

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• I can identify how prior knowledge and or experiences can lead to bias in a scientific investigation.
• I can calculate mean, median, and range.
• I can identify the similarities and differences between qualitative and quantitative observations.
• I can determine and create an investigable question.
• I can justify the best method of study to use in a scientific investigation.
• I can identify the variable(s) that changes, is measured and stays the same in an experiment and use variables to create a testable hypothesis.
• I can conduct a scientific experiment by determining materials needed and writing a specific step-by-step procedure.

• I can create a data table, measure accurately, and record results on a data table.
• I can construct a graph (line or bar) to display data collected in an experiment.
• I can analyze data from a graph to draw conclusions and check for reliable results to determine if further studies are needed.
• I can identify some basic scientific equipment and know when it is appropriate to use. (ie- hand lens, compound microscope, Celsius thermometer, balance, graduated cylinder, metric ruler, timer)
• MEASUREMENT - I can use the correct tool and accurately measure length using the metric system (ruler & meterstick/meter).  I can use the correct tool and accurately measure mass using the metric system (electronic and triple beam balance/grams). I can use the correct tool and accurately measure temperature using the metric system (thermometer/degrees Celsius).  I can use the correct tool and accurately measure volume (l x w x h & water displacement) using the metric system (ruler & graduated  or ml).

         Measuring Length Practice - http://www.funbrain.com/measure/

         Measuring Volume Practice - http://www.wisc-online.com/learn/natural-science/chemistry/gch302/measuring-volume- using-a-graduated-cylinder

         Measurement Quizlet - https://quizlet.com/_2nydvx

 

I understand that scientific knowledge is subject to change as new evidence becomes available or as new theories cause scientists to look at old observations differently (ie-microscopes)

         Microscope History - http://www.az-microscope.on.ca/history.html

I can give examples of how different cultural groups have influenced scientific and technological advances throughout history.

         Link To Notable Scientist LibGuide - http://libguides.anoka.k12.mn.us/NotableScientist
         African American Notable Scientists - http://www.infoplease.com/spot/bhmscientists1.html

         African Notable Scientists - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:African_scientists

         Native American Notable Scientists - http://www.nativepeoples.com/Native-Peoples/November-December-2002/Native-Scientists-Taking-Off/

         Indian Notable Scientists - http://www.famousscientists.org/15-famous-indian-scientists-inventions/

         Asian American Notable Scientists - http://www.factmonster.com/spot/asianbios7.html

         Asian Notable Scientists - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Chinese_scientist_stubs

         Australian Notable Scientists - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Australian_scientists

         Hispanic American Notable Scientist - http://www.factmonster.com/spot/hhmbio4.html

         European Notable Scientists - http://www.blupete.com/Literature/Biographies/Science/Scients.htm

         Women Notable Scientists - http://www.factmonster.com/spot/whmbios2.html

         Women Notable Scientist Page #2 - http://www.women-scientists-in-history.com/historia.html

         American Notable Scientist -  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:American_scientists

        

• I can construct a list and explain how technologies that have impacted how people live, work and interact.